JONATHAN Cassell believes we need to approach the issue of water quality with a new level of urgency. Mr Cassell, Greens Mayoral candidate, believes that the future health and resilience of our fishing community is at stake unless restoration…
A MAJOR step in a visionary community project was taken at Glenreagh on Saturday, 30 October. As previously reported in News Of The Area, the Glenreagh Men’s Shed opened in September, and Saturday saw the official handing over of…
FROGS are the focus of a leading citizen science project by the Australian Museum known as FrogID Week, which runs from 12-21 November. Nadiah Roslan, FrogID program coordinator, told News Of The Area the data recorded on the all-important…
COFFS Harbour City Council has endorsed the spending of an additional $226,000 per year on Council’s work in preparing, responding and helping the community recover from disasters “Only last week, residents, schools and businesses in Toormina, Sawtell and around…
COFFS Harbour City Councillor George Cecato announced on Thursday that he will be a Mayoral candidate in the upcoming Local Government election. Cr Cecato will be supported by former Member for Cowper Hon Luke Hartsuyker, who is running for…
NAMBUCCA Valley Council is looking for property owners and managers who would like financial assistance from Council and the NSW Government to carry out conservation and maintenance work on their heritage properties. Through assistance from the NSW Government, Council…
A REGIONAL Banking Taskforce established by the Liberal and Nationals Government will bring welcome focus on the impact of bank branch closures on regional communities. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan said changes to banking had noticeable effects throughout…
NAMBUCCA Valley residents are being encouraged to vote early at the upcoming local government election, with all voters now eligible to vote before the Saturday 4 December election day and expanded eligibility for postal voting. NSW Electoral Commissioner John…
SCOTTS Head Gardeners are meeting to discuss the approval of Community Garden plots in West Street next to the Sporting Oval. Nambucca Valley Council has given unanimous approval for the site, with questions around the existing sewerage pipes on…
EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme, giving local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of up to $20,000. Pat Conaghan, Federal Member for Cowper, said…